Danone Southern Africa has appointed nyaladzi moyo country Director.
The appointment is part of the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in South Africa and support continued growth in its dairy business.
Moyo joined Danone as Commercial Director in 2025 and has since played a key role in enhancing sales performance and strengthening the company's growth and execution capabilities.
She has a deep understanding of the South African market, as well as experience from previous roles at international personal care company Beiersdorf Southern Africa and consumer goods company Procter & Gamble, where she worked both locally and in Canada.
Moyo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School, England, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nelson Mandela University in Gkebaraha.
His appointment reflects Danone's focus on building strong local leadership to support the continued growth of its South African business.
“It is an honor for me to step into this role at such a crucial time for the business. South Africa is a key market with strong prospects, and I look forward to building on the momentum already established.
“Together with the team, my focus will be on driving our iconic brands such as Nutriday, Ultramel, Yogisip and Danup to deliver meaningful value to our retail partners and our consumers,” says Moyo.
The appointment is part of Danone's broader efforts to build a more connected and responsive organization across Africa, and by strengthening leadership in key markets, the company aims to continue growing its dairy business while delivering products that meet the needs of consumers in the Southern Africa region.
“Nyaladzi is a worthy appointment and a strong leader with a proven record. His consistent leadership and performance have naturally prepared him for the next phase of this career. His commitment and drive to strengthen the South African market clearly demonstrate the vision he holds not only for the region but also for the business,” Danone Southern Africa GM birth of hendrik Confirms.
With Moyo's move to Southern Africa, Danone focuses on expanding its footprint across the continent as well as its long-term commitment to bringing health through food to more people.